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Arthurian Studies
The legend of King Arthur was an important cultural influence on high medieval society. These directories offer sites that explore the literary Arthur and his associates, the Grail legend, Arthurian symbolism and more about Arthurian literature. There is also a directory of sites that investigate the possible historical origins of the myth.
- Arthurian Reading Lists (5)
- Online Arthurian Texts (4)
- Merlin (4)
- Gawain (7)
- Holy Grail (5)
- Arthurian Topics (7)
- Professional Resources (2)
- Historical King Arthur
The Truth of Arthur
Was he a real historical figure or just a myth? Can we ever know?
Arthurian Legend
By the Arthurian legend we mean the subject-matter of that important body of medieval literature known as the Arthurian cycle. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Arthur & Glastonbury
Interview with Arthurian scholar Geoffrey Ashe at Britannia Internet Magazine covers the legend in past and present, its historical roots, its place in history and new ground in Arthurian studies.
Arthuriana Pedagogy Page
Arthurian teaching resources for all grade levels, compiled by Alan Baragona at the Arthuriana site. Particularly useful are the lectures for higher grade levels and recommended books and films.
The Camelot Project
Sponsored by the University of Rochester, the Camelot Project provides texts, images, bibliographies, and basic information about the Arthurian legend.
The Celtic Twilight
General background, an "Arthurian Infopedia," online texts, artwork and related legends are provided by Jim Donaldson (Gordd Cymru).
King Arthur: A Man for the Ages
This extensive site by David White explores both the historical and legendary aspects of Arthur, his knights, and the Holy Grail.
The Quest
Very nice effort by the University of Idaho's Arthurian Legend Club provides fairly extensive information on significant characters, the Grail, beasts, historical origins, art, and much more.